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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, near North Carolina State University

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher
Exterior
Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Bar (on property)
Exterior

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Kitchen
  • Gym
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Room options

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Suite, 1 Bedroom (Mobility/Hearing Access, Roll-In Shwr)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Studio, 2 Queen Beds (Mobility Accessible, Tub)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Flat-screen TV

Suite, 1 Bedroom

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Separate bedroom
  • 42 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Flat-screen TV

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
  • 30 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Fridge, oven, stovetop, dishwasher

Studio, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (Hearing Accessible)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Studio, 2 Queen Beds

Highlights

Air conditioning
Kitchen
Refrigerator
Dishwasher
Flat-screen TV
Hair dryer
Shower/tub combination
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
3771 Thistledown Drive, Raleigh, NC, 27606

What's nearby

  • North Carolina State University - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Dorothea Dix Park - 6 min drive - 3.5 miles
  • North Carolina State Fairgrounds - 7 min drive - 4.1 miles
  • Raleigh Convention Center - 8 min drive - 4.8 miles
  • Lenovo Center - 9 min drive - 5.0 miles

Getting around

  • Raleigh Union Station - 9 min drive
  • Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cookout - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Raleigh is Ruckus Pizza & Bar - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Wendy's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Taco Bell - ‬5 min drive

About this property

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area

Hotel near North Carolina State University
Consider a stay at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area and take advantage of free continental breakfast, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a gym.
Other perks include:
  • Free self parking
  • An electric car charging station, a front-desk safe, and free newspapers
  • Coffee/tea in the lobby, smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 91 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning, as well as perks like free WiFi and desk chairs.
More amenities include:
  • Highchairs and art supplies
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, LED light bulbs, and kitchens

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free continental breakfast available daily
  • A bar/lounge
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Couples/private dining

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • Art supplies
  • Highchair
  • In-room kitchen
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service

Business services

  • 24-hour business center

Outdoors

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Picnic area

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 7 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Lever door handles
  • Low-height electrical outlets in bathroom
  • Transfer shower
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 4 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of USD 30 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
1 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Pet fee: USD 30 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Marriott)

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh Southwest
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area Hotel
TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area Raleigh

Frequently asked questions

Is TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area pet-friendly?

Yes, TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area allows pets (limit 1 total). There's a fee of USD 30 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area located?

Located in Southwest Raleigh, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Lake Johnson and North Carolina State University. James B. Hunt Jr. Library and WRAL Azalea Gardens are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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TownePlace Suites by Marriott Raleigh-University Area Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 91 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 11 out of 91 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 91 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 91 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always wonderful to find a well staffed, well maintained travel hotel that's also pet AND EV friendly. Perfect for our roadtrips.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Ana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Property was very nice and quiet.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Need to offer bacon in the morning
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

J.

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location is great. Close (but not too close) to I-40, very close to NCSU campus. Hotel is well-maintained and staff are all friendly and helpful. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nancy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Extremely clean, pleasant staff, good breakfast. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kerri

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Perfect stay for a girls getaway!

This hotel was absolutely amazing. Stayed jan 31st-feb 2nd and it was PERFECT stay from start to finish. Welcoming and accommodating staff, excellent options for the complimentary breakfast, able to park ( for free) right by the door leading to my room and the room was spacious and comfy for 4 women. Even their coffee was excellent. Will definitely stay again if in the area!!!!
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very pleased with our stay here. Room was clean and quiet. Breakfast bar was quite tasty, as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was nice and reasonably priced. Very convenient to get to.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, close to everything Outstanding staff Clean, comfortable, quiet location Will be coming back anytime I am in the Raleigh area.
Stayed 16 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Morgan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was extremely friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Pedro

Liked: Amenities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Hailey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
My favorite was the breakfast in the morning. I loved every bit of my stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I stayed for one night while traveling I wish I had time to stay longer super clean and convenient room was modern with everything you would want
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Favorite hotel near NCSU
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Ricardo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient, close to Raleigh downtown area.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

8/10 Good

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are great- clean, new and spacious. Staff was very helpful. Nice breakfast in morning. Con- Cannot be in lobby after 10pm even on weekends. Had other family members in hotel and could not gather in lobby after 10pm to socialize.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hannah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was a convenient location. We liked it was a not just the typical hotel room. The service was great and staff was super friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rhonda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was really nice. The room was clean.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly. Room large and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dianne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everyone is so friendly! Place is so clean. Great breakfast, for a free breakfast. Comfy bed. Very clean bathrooms.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great for dogs. Large grassy area to let them do their business.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

linda

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and convenient. Great setup.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable. Clean. Modern. Efficient layout of the rooms. Great staff. Excellent property.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Marla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice Marriott

We really enjoyed this property. Relatively new. CLEAN. Hydration stations. Nice breakfast. Good coffee. I'd definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean room. Attentive and friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2023